MEDIA ADVISORY: GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOST “BUY LOCAL” COOKOUT FEATURING LOCAL RECIPES, CELEBRATE “BUY LOCAL CHALLENGE WEEK”

Governor O’Malley and Chef Rasheed Abdurrahman (center), Wild Onion Cafe in Hyattsville (Prince George’s County) with featured recipe “Asian Grilled Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salad”.

ANNAPOLIS, MD  – Governor and First Lady O’Malley will host the seventh annual “Buy Local” cookout and officially recognize Maryland’s “Buy Local Challenge” week, which encourages Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. At the Governor’s cookout, 16 teams of local producers and chefs will prepare unique recipes showcasing the diversity of local products available in Maryland.  Government House chefs will also prepare a favorite recipe of theirs featuring local products. 

“Buy Local Challenge” week is July 19-27.  Buying locally is key to ensuring a smart, green and growing future for Maryland families. It preserves farmland, protects the environment, bolsters local economies, and provides wholesome, nutritious, great-tasting fresh food.  For more information: http://mda.maryland.gov/Pages/Buy-Local-Cookout.aspx

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WHAT:         Governor and First Lady O’Malley to host seventh annual “Buy Local” Cookout and celebrate “Buy Local Challenge” Week

WHEN:         Thursday, July 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE:       Government House, 110 State Circle, Annapolis, MD

NOTE:           Event is by INVITATION ONLY and RSVP is REQUIRED for all members of the media and all attendees to gain access to Government House. 

Media should RSVP to Julie Oberg at 410-841-5888 or julie.oberg@maryland.gov or Vanessa Orlando at 410-841-5889 or vanessa.orlando@maryland.gov.

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